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Columns written in Match Reports during 2006:
Match Reports | Gunners double generosity on the road
1 December 2006, Darren Bowser
More frustration for the faithful as Arsenal's Ashburton generosity is doubled and packed on the team coach on the road. Editor Darren Bowser reports from Craven Cottage. »»»
Match Reports | Arsenal fail yet again at the Reebok
27 November 2006,
Arsenal-Land reporter Alex Kirkland watched Arsenal old boy Nicolas Anelka score twice to further diminish Arsenal’s flagging title hopes. »»»
Match Reports | A step too far for the young guns
24 November 2006, Ant Hartman
Ant Hartman watches a reserve side made up mainly of under 18's, struggle to make the grade against a more than competent Fulham, at Underhill. »»»
Match Reports | Gunners leave it late to keep European hopes alive
22 November 2006, Michael Strevens
Two late goals sealed a crucial European win for Arsenal, who now need a point to qualify from Group G. Michael Strevens reports.
»»»Match Reports | Gunners edged out in heated derby
9 November 2006,
Arsenal's frustration continues in front of goal as again luck falls against us. Match reporter Alex Kirkland reviews the action at Upton Park. (Ed. Apologies for the late running of this feature).
»»»Match Reports | Walcott shines as Gunners' rise continues
16 October 2006, Michael Strevens
Columnist Michael Strevens saw Theo Walcott impress on his full debut as Arsenal beat Watford to make it six wins in a row. »»»
Match Reports | Arsene celebrates anniversary in style
28 September 2006,
Arsenal's fast improving fortunes continue with a second Champions League success making it four wins from four games. David Rumney reports from Ashburton Grove.
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Match Reports | Gunners blunt Blades to seal historic win
24 September 2006, Michael Strevens
Arsenal followed up their tremendous result at Old Trafford with a first league victory at the new stadium. The 3-0 win slightly flattered the Gunners, who were made to work hard by a resilient Sheffield United. Columnist Michael Strevens reports. »»»
Match Reports | Denilson, Merida inspire stylish win
22 September 2006, Ant Hartman
Ant Hartman watches the talented 'reserve' side register another victory, with some fine play inspired by debutants, Denilson and Merida Perez. »»»
Match Reports | Poor start continues
10 September 2006,
Andrew Smith reviews the action as Arsenal's stuttering start to the new season continues with a 1-1 draw at home to Boro. »»»
Match Reports | Aliadiere inspires comfortable victory for revamped reserves
29 August 2006, Ant Hartman
Ant Hartman watches a somewhat different reserve side cruise to a comfortable victory in front of a bank holiday Underhill crowd for the opening fixture in the new-look Premier Reserve League. »»»
Match Reports | St Totteringham’s Day comes late this year
8 May 2006,
Simon Poole watches Arsenal’s Highbury Farewell. »»»
Match Reports | Spurs spoil excellent performance with burgled goal
25 April 2006,
Simon Poole angrily watches a weakened Arsenal draw in the clubs last ever North London derby at Highbury against a rejuvenated Spurs. »»»
Match Reports | Hard-fought win keeps Gunners in the hunt
16 April 2006,
Andrew Smith reviews the action from Highbury as two late goals snatch a vital three points. »»»
Match Reports | Little given, little gained
4 April 2006, Ant Hartman
The first of three consecutive home reserve games in April saw the Arsenal kids give away their first half lead in a tepid performance at Underhill. »»»
Match Reports | Fabregas mugs old lady
29 March 2006,
David Rumney provides a second Arsenal-land view point of Arsenal's 2-0 victory over Juventus with Cesc Fabregas somewhat upstaging his former captain Vieira. »»»
Match Reports | Are you Real in disguise?
29 March 2006,
Simon Poole provides the first of two match reports from Highbury as a young Arsenal side runs rings around Juventus.
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Match Reports | Theo so good
22 March 2006, Ant Hartman
On what was officially the last night of winter the Arsenal fans were chilled to the bone as they watched a relatively experienced reserve side beat Charlton.
»»»Match Reports | Resurgence continues as Arsenal cruise to win over Charlton
18 March 2006,
Andrew Smith reviews the action at Highbury as the Gunners stroll to a comfortable 3 points. »»»
Match Reports | Arsenal’s vincible warriors triumph over 'Battlestar Galactico'
10 March 2006,
Simon Poole reports as vibrant Arsenal remove Real Madrid from the Champions' League after an exciting goalless draw at Highbury. »»»
Match Reports | No shame in defeat
28 February 2006, Ant Hartman
Arsenal’s youthful reserve team put on an encouraging performance against relatively experienced North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur.
»»»Match Reports | Last gasp equaliser rescues a point
12 February 2006,
Andrew Smith reviews the actrion at Highbury as Gilberto’s late volley earns Arsenal a hard-fought draw.
»»»Match Reports | Defensive errors cost Arsenal dear as forwards luck runs dry
4 February 2006,
Away form follows Arsenal home while the Sol of the Club goes awol. No luck tonight for the dominating forwards.
»»»Match Reports | Arsenal slump to FA Cup exit but it is not all doom and gloom
30 January 2006,
Andrew Smith reviews the action at the Reebok and says that despite another disappointing away defeat there are reasons to be cheerful.
»»»Match Reports | Honours even on quiet battlefield
4 January 2006,
A vast improvement in performance all round in camparison to last season’s display. An especially good first half display was on show and we can count ourselves unlucky not to have got a penalty or for Rooney to have seen Red. David Rumney repor »»»
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